Grid & Energy Storage Director

Tony Gee and Partners; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a strategic leader in Grid & Energy Storage to oversee project delivery and market growth. The role involves developing client relationships and managing project portfolios in collaboration with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in civil/structural engineering, with experience in renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission and distribution grid infrastructure.
• Background in energy storage and renewable projects.
• TP141 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of the Grid & Energy Storage market.
• Lead business development and strategic positioning.
• Ensure project delivery meets objectives in the infrastructure domain.

Skills

Strong communication

Client focus

Technical leadership

Education

Civil/structural engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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This individual will be responsible for leading delivery of our current portfolio within the Grid & Energy Storage market, as well as developing and implementing a strategy for future diversification and growth. This is a strategic role within our business.

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual with experience working on transmission grid infrastructure, distribution grid infrastructure, interconnectors, HVDC, grid stability, energy storage, solar and green hydrogen projects.

We work with a number of high-profile developer and contractor clients including SSE, EDF, UK Power Networks, SPEN, Banks Renewables, Murphy, Jones Bros, Farrans and I&H Brown.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a sound understanding of Grid & Energy Storage market, including key prospective clients, projects, programmes and emerging technologies
• Develops and owns market growth plan, including development of value propositions and partnerships to position Tony Gee strategically within the sector
• Works to reinforce existing and form new relationships with key clients to realise market growth plan targets
• Identifies, tracks and maintains leads and enquiries, ensuring these are captured accurately in market pipeline
• Works with Power & Energy Director to lead business development/ Tony Gee sector profile development, representing the business at key industry events
• Leads production of bid responses with support from technical and business development teams
• Responsible for overall performance of projects within the market at portfolio level, working with Project Directors, Project Engineers and Technical Leads to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Proves technical and project delivery leadership within field of expertise
• Promoting a health, safety and welfare culture
• Civil/ structural design and delivery of National Grid infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead lines, HVDC, and interconnectors
• Civil/ structural design and delivery of transmission and/ or distribution network projects
• Experience in any of the following projects within Grid & Energy Storage market – substations, solar farms, interconnectors, battery storage schemes, green hydrogen schemes, gas peaking schemes, grid stabilisation schemes
• Multidisciplinary design, project and commercial management of projects
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Client focus
• TP141 certification

Qualifications:

• Civil/ structural engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry experience